Month: July 2026
How AI Robotics Could Change Investing and Everyday Life with Brendan Ahern (Ep. 100)

How AI Robotics Could Change Investing and Everyday Life with Brendan Ahern (Ep. 100)

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What happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond software and into the physical world?

As technology continues to evolve, many investors are asking how artificial intelligence could influence businesses, markets, and everyday life in the years ahead.

In this special 100th episode of The Millionaire Next Door Podcast, Robert Curtiss welcomes Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to explore how AI-powered robotics are already being adopted across Asia and what those developments could mean for investors. Brendan shares firsthand observations from his firm’s research and his travels throughout Asia, discussing automation, manufacturing, demographics, healthcare, regulation, and the evolving relationship between the United States and China.

Together, they examine how looking beyond headlines can help investors better understand long-term opportunities.

Key takeaways:

  • How AI-powered robotics are already being used across healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing
  • Why demographic changes are accelerating automation in several countries around the globe
  • How robotics manufacturing and AI technology create opportunities across different investment markets
  • Why regulations will likely influence the pace of AI adoption across industries and countries
  • How data-driven research can help investors separate headlines from long-term market trends
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. Brendan joined KraneShares in 2013. Brendan leads the firm’s research and education efforts and actively works with investors on a variety of subjects ranging from asset allocation to trading to articulating the growing influence that index providers hold in the asset management industry. Prior experience includes over ten years with Barclays Global Investors (subsequently BlackRock’s iShares), which he joined in 2001 during the rollout of their ETF business. His career has spanned a period of tremendous growth for ETFs, which has contributed to his profound knowledge of the ETF landscape. 

Brendan is considered a preeminent expert in global financial markets with a particular focus on China. He is a frequent visitor to China and actively maintains daily contact with a deep local research network comprised of investment banks, brokers, and regional and boutique research firms. He produces a daily update called China Last Night, which also appears as a column on Forbes.com. He is often sought after by leading business and financial outlets and regularly appears on CNBC and Bloomberg to discuss China’s capital markets. He is a frequent guest of Bloomberg Radio’s Daybreak Asia, and he is quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Investor’s Business Daily.

Brendan graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and has a Master of Science in Financial Analysis from the University of San Francisco.
Understanding the Latest Tax Law Changes with Nicole Green (Ep. 99)

Understanding the Latest Tax Law Changes with Nicole Green (Ep. 99)

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Tax laws change often, but knowing which updates actually affect your finances can be difficult.

How do you know which deductions still apply, which strategies are worth considering, and when it’s time to have a planning conversation instead of simply filing a return?

In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes Nicole Green, Tax Advisor at Robert Hall, to discuss several tax law changes that could affect individuals, retirees, and business owners. They explain how recent updates may influence deductions, charitable giving, required minimum distributions, bonus depreciation, and year-round tax planning. They also explore why proactive collaboration between financial advisors and tax professionals can help people make better decisions before the end of the year instead of reacting during tax season.

Key takeaways:

  • How recent SALT deduction changes may affect taxpayers in higher tax states and income brackets
  • Ways bonus depreciation can fit into long-term planning instead of focusing on one tax year
  • Why charitable giving strategies can reduce taxable income more efficiently than standard donations
  • How tax planning conversations throughout the year may reduce unwanted surprises at filing time
  • Why financial advisors and tax professionals often produce better outcomes when working together
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a focus in Education, Nicole Green went on to earn her Master’s degree in Education and Educational Theory. Her love for learning led her into the tax industry. With the ever-evolving tax code and continual education, it was a perfect match for her.

With almost a decade of experience in the tax world, Nicole Green holds a federal license as an Enrolled Agent tax practitioner, where she can advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and any other entity with tax-reporting requirements. Her knowledge in tax has been recognized in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, HomeLight—an online real estate company that matches clients with local agents and provides home loans—and impact.com, a platform that helps influencers and content creators manage partnerships. Nicole has been featured in these outlets for her insightful tax advice and industry knowledge.

Outside the office, Nicole is an avid traveler. She’s been to all 7 continents spanning 50 different countries. She enjoys cooking and trying new cuisines at food festivals around the world. Some of her other favorite activities include attending sporting events and the occasional shopping spree.

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